Upcoming sermon: “Jesus + nothing”

Friday, May 18th, 2012

(This outline is provided so that those attending Oasis Church can read ahead, pray, and prepare their hearts for the upcoming sermon.) The Holy Spirit was poured out on the church, and the gospel began spreading to both Jews and Gentiles. And it didn’t take long for the question ...

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Upcoming Sermon: “Speaking Boldly for the Lord”

Friday, May 11th, 2012

(This outline is provided so that those attending Oasis Church can read ahead, pray, and prepare their hearts for the upcoming sermon.) Text: Acts 14:1-28 Key verse: “So they remained for a long time, speaking boldly for the Lord, who bore witness to the word of his grace, granting ...

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To Suffer Well – A Story

Friday, June 17th, 2011

I want you to meet some people. Some people I greatly admire, and have a very deep respect for. Matt and Helen Lowe were one of the first faces we saw when Hilary and I drove up to our town-home in Maryland in 2009. Exuberant. Joyful. Poised to serve. It ...

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Lessons From Ruth: Faith in the Midst of Suffering

Friday, July 30th, 2010

When you read the little Old Testament Book of Ruth, you find a treasure trove of reminders of God’s sovereignty and goodness – especially in the midst of suffering. Ruth, a foreigner, showed amazing faith and trust in the God of Israel, in the midst of her own personal struggles ...

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